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Ball State Alumna recognized as finalist for Pulitzer Prize

Casey Smith, a 2018 graduate of Ball State University, and journalist Katey Rusch were recognized as finalists for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting for their groundbreaking work with the San Francisco Chronicle in collaboration with the University of California Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program.

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Digital grant program halted by Trump administration, state says

Indiana is suspending the application period for a Digital Opportunity Grant program, which opened April 30, under orders from President Donald Trump’s administration.

Ball State ends 2025 season with loss to Miami in MAC Softball Championship semifinal

Ball State ended the year with a 8-0 loss to Miami.

Cardinals elect a new pope, the first American pope in history

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, according to the Associated Press (AP).

'A blue-collar team:' Ball State run rules Akron in opening game of MAC Softball Championship

No. 4 Ball State topped No. 5 Akron 9-1 in the Cardinals' first game of the Mid-American Conference Softball Championship Wednesday afternoon.

9-1-1 What's Your Hot Take E8: Season 4 Recap

In this episode of 9-1-1 What’s Your Hot Take, Sam and Willow discuss the events of season 4 of 9-1-1.

Culturalization in Global Media: Bridging Cultural Gaps for Latin American Viewers

To effectively connect with target audiences, media producers must go beyond language to incorporate cultural nuances in order to create relatable and engaging experiences. In this way, with the expertise and support of Latin American communications experts, media producers can ensure content reflects the diverse cultural contexts of the region. 

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6 Signs Your Cat Might Be Sick — and What To Do About It

Cats don’t exactly file symptom reports. One day, they’re using their self-cleaning litter box like usual, eating their meals, and throwing shade from the windowsill — and the next, they’re hiding under the bed and refusing treats. It’s their thing: act normal until something’s really not.

Brown Planetarium offers free weekend shows through July

The Brown Planetarium is open on select weekends from May to July for free, family-friendly programs. Attendees can explore the James Webb Space Telescope, take a guided tour of the spring and summer skies, or embark on a journey to the Moon with adventurous cat astronauts.

West University Avenue closed through October 2025

According to an email communication from Ball State Facilities Planning and Management, Ball State University has agreed to partially close the Westbound lane of West University Avenue between North McKinley Avenue and North Calvert Street.

Ball State holds Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Ball State University celebrated its 201st commencement ceremony on May 3 at Worthen Arena, where thousands of guests gathered to honor the graduating class of 2025. 

The discovery of a beautiful afrofuturist: Octavia E. Butler

Award-winning essayist, journalist, and nonfiction author Lynell George gives us a glimpse into the esteemed writer Octavia E. Butler’s origins of becoming one. Going into her personal confides of her very own journals, we get a crash course into her psyche, and how she overcame the highs and lows of becoming the first African American woman to break into the science fiction genre.

Spring 2025 Commencement officially moved indoors

The main ceremony will still take place at 10 a.m. May 3 with details amended for the new location

Ball State’s Jewish Studies Program and its collaborative workshops and classes highlight the WWII atrocities that ignited creativity

The program continues to expand and educate as a result of the efforts from director Galit Gertsenzon.

Ball State’s Board of Trustees held its routine committee meeting May 2

The board approved a 15 instructional week academic calendar.

Ball State's to reevaluate its May 3 Commencement location, weather pending

Ball State University confirmed via Instagram May 2 a possible reevaluation of May 3 Commencement plans, weather pending.

Ball State alumna Kayla Davion to speak at the university’s Spring 2025 Commencement

 The broadway star reflects on her life from Muncie to the mainstage.

Waltz to resign as national security adviser, becoming Trump’s first Cabinet casualty

Mike Waltz, the former Florida congressman who ascended to be President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, is expected to resign, potentially becoming the first Cabinet official to fall in this administration.